API Architect (Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS)

Yallo Retail; India; Remote; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail technology firm is seeking an experienced API Developer to architect and govern API solutions using Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS. The role is remote and requires expertise in GraphQL, microservices, and a strong development background in Java. Candidates with retail industry experience will have a significant advantage. This position is designed for those looking to contribute to agile and scalable API environments.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in API Gateway platforms - Azure APIM, Oracle APIPCS.
• Experience with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and OpenAPI Specification.
• Proficiency in Microservices architecture and Containerization.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and govern API solutions using Azure APIM.
• Lead backend implementations and ensure API lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support business agility.

Skills

API Gateway platforms - Azure APIM

GraphQL

Microservices architecture

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Java

CI/CD pipelines

Retail industry experience

Job description

Overview

Duration: 3+ months (Extendable)

Location: Remote

Start date: Immediate/ ASAP

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and govern API solutions using Azure APIM and Oracle APIPCS.
• Design high-performance, secure, and scalable APIs aligned with OpenAPI specifications.
• Lead the development of GraphQL-compatible APIs with optimized performance.
• Implement best practices for microservices, versioning, and containerized service hosting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, and product managers.
• Ensure API lifecycle management, including documentation, monitoring, and analytics.
• Guide and review Java-based backend implementations.
• Support business agility with reusable API assets, ideally within a retail context.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in API Gateway platforms - Azure APIM, Oracle APIPCS
• Experience with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and OpenAPI Specification
• Proficiency in Microservices architecture and Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Development background in Java
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, security, and monitoring tools
• Retail industry experience is a strong advantage